CMV DRIVER: HOURS OF OPERATION                                                             S.B. 1154:

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 1154 (as introduced 5-31-12)

Sponsor:  Senator Mike Kowall

Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  6-4-12

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Act to provide that the Act would not restrict the number of consecutive hours of operation that a motor carrier operating entirely in intrastate commerce solely in Michigan may permit or require of the operator of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) engaged in seasonal construction-related activities.

Currently, a motor carrier operating entirely in intrastate commerce solely within Michigan may not permit or require a CMV operator engaged in seasonal construction-related activities to do either of the following:

-- Operate for any period after having been on duty 80 hours in any period of eight consecutive days.

-- Operate more than 12 hours or be on duty more than 16 hours in any day.

The bill would eliminate these restrictions.

MCL 480.15                                                                 Legislative Analyst:  Julie Cassidy

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have a negligible fiscal impact on State government as the elimination of restrictions could result in a marginal decrease in State civil infraction fine revenue.

                                                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Dan O'Connor

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.